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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.83, 13,930.27 and 2,361.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.83, 13,930.27 and 2,361.33 is: 3,542.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.83 : 13,930.27 = 2,361.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.83/13,930.27 = 2,361.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.83x = 13,930.27 × 2,361.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.83x = 32,893,964.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,893,964.46/9,286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.00

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